Provided is a compound that exhibits an excellent melanogenesis-inhibiting effect (skin-lightening effect), exhibits an excellent antimicrobial effect, excels in terms of temporal stability and the like, and is suitable for use as an ingredient of a cosmetic. Said compound is a propyl-phenyl-ether derivative compound comprising a propyl group that has a substituent such as a hydroxyl group and is bound to the hydroxyl group of a phenol group that has a substituent such as a tert-butyl group. A melanogenesis inhibitor, skin-lightening agent, and antimicrobial agent containing the aforementioned compound as an active ingredient are also provided, as is a cosmetic characterized by containing said compound.
本发明提供了一种化合物,该化合物具有出色的
黑色素生成抑制效果(美白效果)、出色的抗菌效果、出色的时间稳定性等,适合用作化妆品成分。所述化合物是一种丙基苯基醚衍
生物化合物,包括一个具有羟基等取代基的丙基,并与具有叔丁基等取代基的
苯酚基的羟基结合。还提供了含有上述化合物作为活性成分的
黑色素生成
抑制剂、皮肤美白剂和抗菌剂,以及以含有上述化合物为特征的化妆品。